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  • End to foreign language driving tests

    Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government funds new mental health service for children and young people

    Thousands of children and young people will get support with issues such as depression and anxiety thanks to £500,000 investment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • World Against Death Penalty Day

    Statement from British Ambassador, Iain Lindsay OBE, on the 11th World Against Death Penalty Day

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • World Day Against the Death Penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi highlights the UK’s longstanding opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The 2014 Commonwealth Queen’s Baton Relay takes off

    Tanzania will have the honour of receiving the Commonwealth Baton on 18th January 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Richard Ottaway MP approved as Privy Councillor

    Richard Ottaway MP is approved as a Privy Councillor.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to British passport services in Tanzania

    All new applications for full British passports from 8th October to be done by HM Passport Office in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Heritage Day in the Ambassador’s Residence in Montevideo

    The Ambassador’s Residence opened its doors to the public during Heritage Day and displayed a presentation about tango in UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Maldives election annulment

    The Foreign Secretary calls on presidential candidates to respect democratic process and create conditions for free, fair elections.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International Standards of Freedom of Religion and Belief

    Workshop for youth on International Standards of Freedom of Religion and Belief was held in Atyrau on 5 October.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Angola: Taking the Most Out of a Chevening Scholarship Experience

    By Fernandes Wanda, 2012-13 Chevening Scholar, Angola

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister appoints 5 trustees to Royal Museums Greenwich board

    Jonathan Ofer, Carol Marlow, Joyce Bridges, Eric Reynolds and Gerald Russell will be trustees for a term of 4 years from 12 September 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM hosts reception for Pride of Britain award winners

    David Cameron welcomed winners of the Pride of Britain Awards 2013 to 10 Downing Street to recognise and celebrate their achievements.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Become a Chevening Scholar in Russia

    The British Embassy in Moscow is excited to announce that this year we are funding seven outstanding scholars through the UK’s Chevening Scholarships.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Knighthood conferred: Anthony Paul Hayden

    Knighthood is conferred upon Anthony Paul Hayden, Esquire, QC on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy Manila to broadcast National Theatre's live production of Macbeth

    National Theatre from the UK is being broadcast live as part of UK-Philippines Friendship Week on 22 October 2013

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A GREAT Britain Week in Senayan City

    The GREAT Britain Week celebrated the grand launch of the GREAT Campaign in Indonesia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Natalie du Toit awarded MBE

    The UK is proud to have helped shaped Natalie’s career. Her first competition was the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Acclaimed UK film producer delivers masterclass for young Lao filmmakers

    Lord David Puttnam shared his experiences as film producer with the new generation of Lao filmmakers at a masterclass.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy supports sport in Kosovo

    Young basketball players showing their skills

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government